National Award-winning actress Kriti Sanon is preparing to venture into uncharted territory. In an exhilarating development for Hindi cinema enthusiasts, the celebrated star has locked in an ambitious, full-fledged horror feature backed by her frequent creative home, Maddock Films. The untitled project marks the ninth collaboration between Sanon and producer Dinesh Vijan, underscoring one of the most prolific and commercially rewarding actor-producer partnerships in contemporary Bollywood.
While Maddock Films has fundamentally reshaped Indian commercial cinema with its wildly lucrative horror-comedy universe, industry insiders confirm that this forthcoming venture will be an entirely distinct cinematic beast. Rather than blending supernatural folklore with eccentric humor, the production is designed as an out-and-out, spine-chilling horror film mounted on a grand canvas.
A Bold Departure from Horror-Comedy Tropes
Maddock Films has emerged as the definitive torchbearer of genre filmmaking in India, having captured box-office lightning with supernatural comedies. However, this new Kriti Sanon vehicle represents a major stylistic detour for the banner into traditional, atmospheric horror.
“After receiving praise for her performances, Kriti Sanon has locked her next project. She has always been keen to explore different genres, and this time, she is stepping into the world of pure horror with a large-scale film produced by Maddock which she will be headlining. Unlike Maddock’s horror-comedy universe, this film will be an out-and-out horror film, a space the production house is exploring for the first time.”
By shedding comic relief in favor of sheer dread, psychological tension, and supernatural suspense, the production promises to present Sanon in an unprecedented avatar. Details surrounding the director, ensemble cast, and specific narrative mythology remain closely guarded secrets at the Maddock headquarters.
The Formidable Sanon-Maddock Creative Legacy
The synergy between Kriti Sanon and Dinesh Vijan’s production house has yielded an impressive string of hits, critical triumphs, and cinematic experiments across genres over nearly a decade:
- Raabta (2017): A sweeping reincarnation romance where Sanon shared crackling screen chemistry with the late Sushant Singh Rajput.
- Luka Chuppi (2019): A runaway commercial hit romantic comedy alongside Kartik Aaryan that addressed modern relationship taboos with humorous flair.
- Mimi (2021): An emotionally charged drama that served as Sanon’s first solo-led feature, earning her the prestigious National Film Award for Best Actress, which she shared with Alia Bhatt.
- Bhediya (2022) & Crew (2024): Diverse cinematic outings ranging from supernatural creatures to high-octane heist comedies that solidified her versatility.
This upcoming horror undertaking will stand as Sanon's second solo headline project under the Maddock umbrella after Mimi, placing the narrative weight entirely on her shoulders.
Expanding Creative Horizons and Road Ahead
Over the last few years, Sanon has deliberately diversified her creative portfolio, toggling between big-budget commercial spectacles, nuanced indie-spirited dramas, and successful commercial endorsements—including high-profile lifestyle campaigns alongside cricketing icon Jasprit Bumrah. Having recently engaged audiences in romance and drama with titles like Cocktail 2 and Aanand L. Rai's Tere Ishk Mein, diving headfirst into an intense psychological terror landscape signifies a fearless artistic pivot.
Industry analysts point out that Hindi cinema has rarely mounted big-budget, pure horror vehicles centered around a female superstar. With Maddock's unparalleled technical credentials and Sanon's proven ability to anchor emotionally complex characters, expectations are bound to soar once an official announcement, title, and first-look teaser emerge from the studio.